RELIGION AND LIFE. Western Australian Certificate of Education Examination, Stage 3 RESOURCE BOOKLET. 2016/5128 Web version of 2015/97194

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1 Western Australian Certificate of Education Examination, 2015 RELIGION AND LIFE Stage 3 RESOURCE BOOKLET 2016/5128 Web version of 2015/97194 Copyright School Curriculum and Standards Authority 2015 Ref:

2 RELIGION AND LIFE STAGE 3 2 RESOURCE BOOKLET Question 1 Sources Read Sources 1A and 1B and then answer Question 1 in the Question/Answer Booklet. Sources 1A and 1B show the results of a survey about religious belief conducted by the Pew Research Centre. Respondents included 2500 scientists who are also members of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and 2003 members of the general public. Source 1A Religious belief among scientists and the general public % Who believe in God % Who don t believe in God, but do believe in a universal spirit or higher power % Who don t believe in either % Don t know/refused Scientists General public

3 RESOURCE BOOKLET 3 RELIGION AND LIFE STAGE 3 Source 1B Figure 1: Religious affiliation among scientist respondents Evangelical Protestant Mainline Protestant 16% 4% Other religion 10% 4% Don t know/refused Catholic 10% Nothing in particular 20% Jewish 8% Atheist 17% Agnostic 11% Figure 2: Religious affiliation among general public respondents Don t know/refused 1% Evangelical Protestant 28% Other religion 6% Nothing in particular 12% 2% 2% 2% Agnostic Atheist Jewish Mainline Protestant 23% Catholic 24%

4 RELIGION AND LIFE STAGE 3 4 RESOURCE BOOKLET Question 2 Source Read Source 2 then answer Question 2 in the Question/Answer Booklet. Source 2 For copyright reasons this image cannot be reproduced in the online version of this document, but may be viewed at Tyingknot-makes-content-money-children-having-degree.html

5 RESOURCE BOOKLET 5 RELIGION AND LIFE STAGE 3 Question 3 Sources Read Sources 3A and 3B then answer Question 3 in the Question/Answer Booklet. Source 3A For copyright reasons this image cannot be reproduced in the online version of this document. Source 3B For copyright reasons this image cannot be reproduced in the online version of this document, but may be viewed at technology-changing-waywe-practice-religion/#.vx-v3fmqqko

6 RELIGION AND LIFE STAGE 3 6 RESOURCE BOOKLET Question 4 Sources Read Sources 4A, 4B and 4C, then answer Question 4 in the Question/Answer Booklet. Source 4A Inherent in Judaism is a vision of well-being grounded in engagement with life; the importance of community, and a belief that sacred texts and rituals can be relevant to modern dilemmas (National Centre for Jewish Healing 2009). Judaism recognises the connection between care of the soul and care of the body. Jewish discourse on health and healing draws on deeply rooted wisdom that has evolved for over 3500 years with much to say about illness and wellness and their interconnections with body, mind, and spirit. The definitions of Judaism encompass religion, culture, national identity, the community and the individual. Re-emerging interest in health and healing, coupled with the increase of religion and health research, presents an opportunity for related scholarships. Research has affirmed that communal religious participation and private spiritual devotion are beneficial influences on the health of people and populations regardless of one s faith tradition (Levin, 2001). There is thus good reason to believe that what is true in this regard for religion, generally, is true for Judaism. Source 4B The mystery of Christ casts light on every facet of Catholic health care: to see Christian love as the animating principle of health care; to see healing and compassion as a continuation of Christ s mission; to see suffering as a participation in the redemptive power of Christ s passion, death, and resurrection; and to see death, transformed by the resurrection, as an opportunity for a final act of communion with Christ. In faithful imitation of Jesus Christ, the Church has served the sick, suffering, and dying in various ways throughout history. The zealous service of individuals and communities has provided shelter for the traveller; infirmaries for the sick; and homes for children, adults, and the elderly. While many religious communities continue their commitment to the health care ministry, lay Catholics increasingly have stepped forward to collaborate in this ministry. Inspired by the example of Christ and mandated by the Second Vatican Council, lay faithful are invited to a broader and more intense field of ministries than in the past. By virtue of their Baptism, lay faithful are called to participate actively in the Church s life and mission. Their participation and leadership in the health care ministry, through new forms of sponsorship and governance of institutional Catholic health care, are essential for the Church to continue her ministry of healing and compassion.

7 RESOURCE BOOKLET 7 RELIGION AND LIFE STAGE 3 Source 4C There are no specific codes for medical treatment of physical illnesses in the Qur an. In Islamic tradition the difference between health and illness was, and still is, perceived as balance and imbalance. Muslims have historically sought the Qur an as a healing source in times of psychological and spiritual distress. When experiencing physical illness, Muslims have also been open to the rituals and medicinal practices of different traditions, including those of non-muslims. The following sayings of the Prophet are used to encourage patients to seek proper treatments in time of illness: There is no disease that Allah has created, except that He also has created its remedy. Taking proper care of one s health is the right of the body. The Prophet not only instructed sick people to take medicine, but he himself invited expert physicians for this purpose. Historically, there has been a close relationship between religion and medicine and its practices. Muslims have been open to accept, use and improve non-muslim as well as pre-islamic healing rituals. They have adopted and improvised many practices such as home-made herbal and medicinal tonics, dietary restrictions, and amulets to ward off bad spirits. During the pre-modern era, Islamic medical and other sciences leaned heavily upon local medical practices, as well as on works translated from Greek. These influences resulted in the further advancement of medical sciences, especially in the 11th and 12th century. End of See Resource next page Booklet

8 REL3 RB ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Source 1A Source 1B Source 2 Adapted from: Masci, D. (2009, November 5). Religious belief among the general public and scientists [Graph]. Retrieved January 18, 2015, from Adapted from: Pew Research Center. (2009, November 5). Religious affiliation among the general public and scientists [Graphs]. Retrieved January 18, 2015, from Adapted from: Chorley, M. (2013, May 31). Marriage is the secret to happiness: Tying the knot makes us more content than money, children or having a degree. Retrieved January 18, 2015, from Adapted from: Chorley, M. (2013, May 31). How different factors affect personal wellbeing [Graph]. Retrieved January 18, 2015, from Source 3A Source 3B Source 4A Adapted from: Yates, P. (2014, April 18). Technology s effect on religion. Retrieved January 28, 2015, from Adapted from: Fox, S. (n.d.). Technology changing way we practice religion: Smart phones allow religious practice in new times, spaces and ways. Retrieved January 19, 2015, from id/ /ns/technology_and_science-science/t/technology-changing-waywe-practice-religion/#.vx-v3fmqqko Excerpt from: Levin, J., & Prince, M.F. (2010, May 12). Judaism and health: Reflections on an emerging scholarly field. Journal of Religion and Health, 50(4), 777. Retrieved January 21, 2015, from Source 4B Excerpt from: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). (2009, November 17). Ethical and religious directives for Catholic health care services. Retrieved January 21, 2015, from action/human-life-and-dignity/health-care/upload/ethical-religious-directives- Catholic-Health-Care-Services-fifth-edition-2009.pdf Source 4C Excerpt from: Taheri, N. (2008, May 01). Health care in Islamic history and This document apart from any third party copyright material contained in it may be freely copied, or communicated on an intranet, for non-commercial purposes in educational institutions, provided that it is not changed and that the School Curriculum and Standards Authority is acknowledged as the copyright owner, and that the Authority s moral rights are not infringed. Copying or communication for any other purpose can be done only within the terms of the Copyright Act 1968 or with prior written permission of the School Curriculum and Standards Authority. Copying or communication of any third party copyright material can be done only within the terms of the Copyright Act 1968 or with permission of the copyright owners. Any content in this document that has been derived from the Australian Curriculum may be used under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Australia licence. Published by the School Curriculum and Standards Authority of Western Australia 303 Sevenoaks Street CANNINGTON WA 6107